Chapter XXXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

react verbally

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

the act of closing something

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

divisible by two

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

an act that fails

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

brought together in one place

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

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From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

possessive form of “graves” — English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

of great significance or value

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

something that is lost

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

arrange in a container

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

only a very short time before

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

move an implement through

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Graves's man, Gotz, the president of the hotel company, had finished his testimony on the previous day, having displayed a marvellous capacity for ignorance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under advice from his employer's lawyer he had refused to answer every important question put to him, on the plea that it was irrelevant.

grow smaller

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

at the time that

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a stir among the reporters gathered in the little room where the coroner's inquest on the Glenmore fire was being held, when it became known that the architect was present and was to be examined.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The coroner had been scarcely more successful with other witnesses in his endeavors to determine the exact causes for the large loss of life in the new hotel, and his inquest was closing in failure.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.

a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

From this reading The yelping pack of newspapers had already raised their cry in another field; public interest in the Glenmore disaster had begun to wane; and it was generally believed that nothing would come of the inquest, not even a hearing before the Grand Jury.